Question

Keisha, Scott, and Ryan have a total of $101 in their wallets. Keisha has $6 more than Scott. Ryan has 3 times what Scott has. How much does each have?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Keisha =$25

Scott =$19

Ryan = $57

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the amount each have be represented by A, B and C

Keisha = A

Scott = B

Ryan = C

Keisha , Scott and Ryan have a total of $101.

That’s

A + B + C = $101

Keisha has $6 more than Scott

A = 6 + B

Ryan has 3 times Scott

C = 3B

Substitute 6+B for A and 3B for C in the first equation.

That’s

A + B + C = 101

6 + B + B + 3B = 101

6 + 5B = 101

Subtract 6 from both sides

6 - 6 + 5B = 101 - 6

5B = 95

Divide both sides by 5

B = 95/5

B = 19

Scott has $19

Recall Keisha has $6 more than Scott B.

That’s A = 6 + B

A = $6 + $19

A = $25

Keisha has $25

Also, Ryan C has 3 times what Scott B has .

That’s

C = 3 x B

C = 3 x 19

C = $57

Therefore, Keisha has $25, Scott has $19 and Ryan has $57